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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Wahlkreis Wil
Degersheim

Schwänberg – Hilly Appenzell region loop from Degersheim

Moderate

7

riders

Schwänberg – Hilly Appenzell region loop from Degersheim

02:10

27.4km

580m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.72 km for 13 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.30 km

Bridge over the Glatt

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SBB bridge over the Glatt. With integrated cycle-pedestrian bridge hanging underneath. Direct connection Gossau-Flawil. View down to the Glatt.

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6.63 km

Espel Viewing Platform

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Wooden viewing platform to the Espel biotope, with a cool bench. Depending on the vegetation (season) very good view of the large biotope. Only 20 m off the main path, good to see.

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9.54 km

The former Traube Muelt restaurant has unfortunately closed permanently.

There is only one self-service option left.

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10.6 km

Marstalweiher

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Pond at the Gossauer Marstal (formerly powder factory).

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10.9 km

Zellermüli Historic Mill Settlement

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Who cares: a building steeped in history on the canton border of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and St. Gallen.

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12.5 km

Schwänberg

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Schwanberg
Schwänberg is a settlement in the municipality of Herisau. It is the oldest documented location in Appenzellerland. Schwänberg has a townscape of national importance.
In 821, the settlement was …

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19.9 km

Hilly Appenzell region

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In this area, a steady up and down is normal, with some steep gradients.

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27.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

10.8 km

1.12 km

1.04 km

712 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

4.72 km

3.87 km

2.94 km

723 m

341 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

76 %

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